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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,056 and 379,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,056 and 379,986 is: 586,815.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,056 : 379,986 = 379,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,056/379,986 = 379,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,056x = 379,986 × 379,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,056x = 144,389,360,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,389,360,196/246,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,815.03

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